I was born October 5, 1957, on the South Side of Chicago, in the Woodlawn area, a neighborhood that hasn't changed much in forty-five years. Our house was on 66th and Blackstone, but the city tore it down when the rats took over.

You're never going to see me playing a buffoon.

The two sides of Bernie - that's a quiet weapon that I have.

Bernie Mac don't sugarcoat.

I've never been no superficial cat.

Whatever you hear at the barber shop, stays at the barber shop.

It's a pleasure to work with someone who is just as strong as you are.